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Kagoshima, Japan

Magoshi

Magoshi is a locality in Kagoshima, Japan, close to the sea. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now13°C
Best timeOct–Dec
Population–
Local time04:10
31.38° N, 130.98° EElevation 13 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
The year in Magoshiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69October
October: high / low24° / 18°
Rain this month137mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeOct–Dec

Best: Oct–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Magoshi at a glance

Best time to visitOct–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in August

Coolest month5°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

289 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

70 mm of rain

Warmest sea28°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 42 km

Weather in Magoshi

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
13°C

Clear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 82%

Today hour by hour
Today29 Oct23°12°
Fri30 Oct24°18°0.6 mm
Sat31 Oct22°14°
Sun1 Nov23°12°
Mon2 Nov24°16°5.6 mm
Tue3 Nov23°14°
Wed4 Nov20°13°
Thu5 Nov24°14°
Fri6 Nov25°14°

When to go to Magoshi

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score484549615950414452697964
High12°13°16°20°23°26°29°30°28°24°19°14°
Low5°6°9°13°17°21°25°25°23°18°13°8°
Rain (mm)7311019322022843028924926213710570
Wet days711151416212422221396
Sea19°18°19°20°22°24°27°28°27°26°23°21°

What's on in Magoshi

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Magoshi

All monuments

Nature around Magoshi

Nature in Japan

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Magoshi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Magoshi

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.5Nichinan 19 km ↗1961 · 62 km
7.1Miyazaki 19 km ↘2024 · 65 km
7.1Tsuno 37 km →1969 · 124 km
7.0Tsuno 21 km ↘1970 · 111 km

Towns and villages around Magoshi

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Magoshi

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Magoshi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, October, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Magoshi.
What is the hottest month in Magoshi?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Magoshi?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Magoshi?
July is the wettest month with about 289 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Magoshi?
The sea is warmest in August at about 28°C and coolest in February at about 18°C.